Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake richness with zesty orange and chocolate flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cups ½ cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups ½ cup melted butter
For the filling
- 16 ounces 16 ounces cream cheese, softened Make sure at room temperature.
- 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large Zest of 1 large orange
- 0.5 cups ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 8 ounces 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- to taste Whipped cream (for garnish)
- to taste Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well mixed and resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and continue beating until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the sour cream and melted chocolate until fully combined, creating a rich chocolate-orange filling.
Baking
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Once cooled, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
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Notes
For an attractive presentation, drizzle melted chocolate on top and garnish with whipped cream and fresh orange slices. You can also serve with vanilla ice cream or a complementary fruit compote.